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16 May 2013 - A new study published in PNAS argues that for fisheries policies to be effective they must take in to account not just fish stock conservation and environmental issues, but also research data on the patterns and dynamics of fish trade, markets and user consumption.

Read more of the article entitled 'New era of fisheries policy needed to secure nutrition for millions'

The government of Timor-Leste has developed a National Aquaculture Development Strategy, designed to help reduce high levels of poverty and chronic malnutrition throughout the country.

Read more of the article entitled 'Timor-Leste to tackle poverty and malnutrition with aquaculture'

The World Health Organisation has reported seven people in China have contracted Influenza A H7N9, including two deaths. The UK and Australian Science Media Centre has asked some experts for their opinions. Journalists are welcome to use these expert quotes.

Read more of the article entitled 'Bird flu (H7N9) in China – Australian and UK experts respond'

Wildlife Conservation Society and National University of Singapore discover American bullfrog is spreading Chytrid through commercial trade

Read more of the article entitled 'New Study Detects Deadly Fungus in Southeast Asia’s Amphibian Trade'

Penang, Malaysia 6 Feb - A group of international scientists have sequenced the draft genome sequence of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis, the major commercial source of natural rubber. The manuscript describing the draft genome is published in BMC Genomics.

Read more of the article entitled 'Tapping into the rubber plant genome'